Observer |
Name |
amber h |
Experience Level |
1/5
|
Remarks |
Driving west on Hwy 3. Thought it was lightning at first. Then second flashes made me look out the window and saw the line of light. |
Location |
Address |
Allison, IA |
Latitude |
42° 44' 40.79'' N (42.744665°)
|
Longitude |
92° 41' 56.01'' W (-92.698892°)
|
Elevation |
308.21167m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2013-12-26 17:20 CST
|
UT Date & Time |
2013-12-26 23:20 UT
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From right to left |
Descent Angle |
270° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
269.91° |
First azimuth |
12.45° |
First elevation |
32° |
Last azimuth |
335.31° |
Last elevation |
32° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-24 |
Color |
White |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
Unknown |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
Unknown |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Yes |
Duration |
4s |
Length |
50° |
Remarks |
glowing train |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
Unknown |
Remarks |
- |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Unknown |
Remarks |
- |